The following article contains allegations of sexual misconduct that some readers may find distressing.

Marvel legend Stan Lee is denying allegations of sexual misconduct from nurses who worked at his home.

The owner of a nursing home has come forward to the Daily Mail to claim that she directly confronted the comic book pioneer after receiving complaints from employees about his behaviour. The name of her company is being withheld to protect her anonymity.

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Lee is alleged to have propositioned nurses for oral sex, in addition to flashing his naked body and physically groping some while they were on the job. This nursing company apparently stopped working for Lee in 2016.

In response to these allegations, a spokesperson for Stan Lee said: "Mr. Lee categorically denies these false and despicable allegations and he fully intends to fight to protect his stellar good name and impeccable character.

"We are not aware of anyone filing a civil action, or reporting these issues to the police, which for any genuine claim would be the more appropriate way for it to be handled.

"Instead, Mr. Lee has received demands to pay money and threats that if he does not do so, the accuser will go to the media. Mr Lee will not be extorted or blackmailed, and will pay no money to anyone because he has done absolutely nothing wrong."

His legal team also supplied a statement from Lee's current nursing company, who said that he'd only been "polite, kind and respectful" to their staff members.

The comic book writer has continued living in West Hollywood since his wife Joan Boocock Lee passed away at age 95 in the summer of 2017.

Rape Crisis England and Wales works towards the elimination of sexual violence. If you've been affected by the issues raised in this story, you can access more information on their website or by calling the National Rape Crisis Helpline on 0808 802 9999. Rape Crisis Scotland's helpline number is 08088 01 03 02.

Readers in the US are encouraged to contact RAINN, or the National Sexual Assault Hotline on 800-656-4673.